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Longmont, CO, United States of America

Miniscribe Corporation


USPTO Granted Patents = 19


Forward Citations = 431

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36 inventors (with patents filed for the assignee):

goldMedal James Joseph Touchton (2 out of 23 patents)

silverMedal Walter Wong (2 out of 37 patents)

bronzeMedal Daniel R Zaharris (2 out of 9 patents)

4.  John Jay Freeman (2 out of 5 patents)

5.  Raymond E Sarraf (2 out of 2 patents)

6.  William Repphun (2 out of 5 patents)

7.  Roy A Applequist (2 out of 2 patents)

8.  Richard M Altobellis (2 out of 2 patents)

9.  Robert F Hoppe (2 out of 2 patents)

10.  Christopher Anthony Pollard (1 out of 27 patents)

11.  Louis J Shrinkle (1 out of 26 patents)

12.  Richard W Morris (1 out of 3 patents)

13.  John P Squires (1 out of 19 patents)

14.  Todd David Baumann (1 out of 6 patents)

15.  Richard Rupp (1 out of 1 patent)


19 patents:

1. 5023736 - Magnetic latch for disk drive actuator (1991-06-11),
2. 5012371 - Disk drive crash stop/actuator latch (1991-04-30),
3. 4967291 - Method and apparatus for preventing an over-velocity error condition of (1990-10-30),
4. 4956831 - Low acoustic noise head actuator (1990-09-11),
5. 4949206 - Crash stop for rotary disk drive actuator (1990-08-14),
6. 4924337 - Disk drive servo shield (1990-05-08),
7. 4922169 - Method and apparatus for driving a brushless motor (1990-05-01),
8. 4903157 - Electromagnet-actuated head latching apparatus (1990-02-20),
9. 4878136 - Track crossing detector (1989-10-31),
10. 4870525 - Method of mounting flexure arms on a cast rotary actuator (1989-09-26),
11. 4868470 - Apparatus and method for detecting a true average of N signal samples (1989-09-19),
12. 4807054 - Transducer support assembly having laterally offset flexures (1989-02-21),
13. 4775908 - Moving magnet actuator (1988-10-04),
14. 4746997 - Method and apparatus for generating/detecting and address mark (1988-05-24),
15. 4658308 - Method and apparatus for retracting head and braking motor of a disc (1987-04-14),
Company Overview
Miniscribe Corporation, based in Longmont, Colorado, specializes in the development and manufacturing of data storage solutions. The company is known for its innovative approaches in the hard disk drive industry, focusing on enhancing storage capacity and reliability. With a commitment to advancing technology, Miniscribe has contributed to the evolution of data management systems, catering to various sectors that require efficient and robust data storage solutions. Its expertise in engineering and technology positions it as a notable player in the storage solutions market.
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USPTO Data Jan 1 1976 - Oct 20 2026

19 Patents

#15 in Longmont, CO

#350 in Colorado

#17,150 in US

#32,693 in the World

Longmont, CO (US)
Longmont, CO, United States of America

Miniscribe Corporation

Forward Citations = 431

36 inventors:

goldMedal James Joseph Touchton (2 out of 23 patents)

silverMedal Walter Wong (2 out of 37 patents)

bronzeMedal Daniel R Zaharris (2 out of 9 patents)

4.  John Jay Freeman (2 out of 5 patents)

5.  Raymond E Sarraf (2 out of 2 patents)

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Company Patent Portfolio: Miniscribe Corporation. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/company/miniscribe

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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